May I have a drum roll please......
God has given us the biggest blessing. We have a daughter. Unfortunately, right now I can't post any identifying information about her on the internet (if you want to email me - I'd be happy to share her adorable little face!)
I apologize for not updating yesterday like I said I would. Our agency asked me not to. Apparently there were quite a few people that were drawn to this little girl. (Actually she was one of the most requested bigger girls.) And they wanted to make sure everyone was notified. They wanted to make sure they heard it from them, and I can understand and respect that. We will be able to post her picture as soon as we receive our LOA (letter of acceptance) from China. Stay tuned for some cuteness.
We are still in shock. I can't believe we were matched with her. All Andy & I could say yesterday was we are numb. That was our word for the day. NUMB. I felt kind of bad because some people were more emotional than I was. What's wrong with that? Well, we went to bed a little after midnight. I was wide awake by 1:30 and then by 2:00 I gave up and got the computer out and turned on the tv. Did you know there is a show on TLC (of course) about adoptions? It's called Adoption Stories - Look Out. I sat there & cried like a baby. It hit me. She's my daughter. There is a birth mom out there somewhere that is going to miss out on all the joys & blessings that we are going to be so fortunate to share with her. I am getting teary eyed, just thinking about it. Just so you know, I am not numb anymore. It is beginning to settle in.
We hope to travel sometime in June. I'd love to pray for a miracle & be able to travel earlier, but with Megan's wedding, having to plan for a BIG GIRL (still frantically looking for bedding so we'll know how to paint her room), packing, learning some phrases in Mandarin, and all the paperwork - I am confident that 4 months is going to fly by.
Thanks for being there with us during this journey. We appreciate all the support and prayers that you all have given us. We will never be able to repay you. We pray that God will bless you as much, if not more, than He has us.
We love you all.
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
I was going crazy yesterday! I kind of guessed because of Andy's Facebook post but wasn't sure! I am SOOOOOO happy for you! Please let me know if there is anything I can do!
WOW - Congratulations!
Charity,
How exciting!!! So happy for your family!
Monica
Congrats once again! How little is this sweet little princess? Do you think she will be able to wear 4T's or what size are you planning on getting her? BTW, I love all the pictures you get to put on here.
Jennifer
Oh, I'm SO happy for you!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!
Charity,
That is how big (well, little) Gateon is! 3T's fit but some pants are alittle short.
Enjoy showing Hannah Grace off!
Jennifer
How Exciting!! It was wonderful to open your blog and see a big fat YES! Congratulations!
HORAAAAAAAY for Hannah Grace and HOME!!!! She is a dolly guys and oh the smothering and love she will receive in your family...even more than that...the joy she will bring you and teach you!!! So what are you thinking about the room and was that a 3t or 4t?
Yay, Charity!!! Jen told me today when we talked, and I'm so excited for you all! Praise God!!! Can't wait to hear more... Amanda
Congratulations :) What wonderful news!!!!! you must be on cloud 9!!!!
Annie (with IAN, waiting for an older girl)
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